[MR] A suggestion - was: Re: The importance of pre-reg

[Siegfried]

Yes, I agree.   That's why I wouldn't suggest that 'It is for every 
group or every event'.

However, I know that many Baronies have enough money in their coffers to 
completely cover the cost of any event that they host, and do not rely 
on the pre-regs coming in.

In those cases, one might get a better feel for the site needs, with 
some verbal-email say-so's

Siegfried


Lady Rhiannon of Berra wrote:
> I think it's a good idea, except for one small issue.  Many of the
> smaller groups depend on the mnoey for pre-regs to fund their events.
> An email does very little to fatten the coffers for things that must
> be paid for prior to arrival (such as porta-castles).
> 
> If you're even thinking you might want to go, why not pre-reg or ask
> the autocrat what the refund policy is for that group?  If it's
> liberal enough, you may be able to pre-reg and if you ned up not
> going, request a refund.
> 
> Yes, it's an extra step; but your cash might help an event get off the
> ground.  You never know.